SLCM Market Share (Oct-Jan)
78-82%
+3-7pp YoY
Market share improved from ~75% to 78-82% in Oct-Jan, indicating strong product preference.
AJAXENGINEERING
Diversified
10 Feb 2026
Ajax Engineering Ltd — Q3 FY26
Ajax Engineering reported a weak Q3 FY26 with revenue of ₹434 crore, down 20.8% YoY, and EBITDA margin contracting 510 bps to 11%, impacted by a high base, delayed project execution, and customer cash flow constraints.
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Ajax Engineering reported a weak Q3 FY26 with revenue of ₹434 crore, down 20.8% YoY, and EBITDA margin contracting 510 bps to 11%, impacted by a high base, delayed project execution, and customer cash flow constraints. The SLCM segment saw volume decline, though non-SLCM grew 13% YoY and spares & services grew 11%. Management highlighted a demand uptick in January, with market share holding at 78-82%, but expects Q4 volumes to remain below last year's 2,000 units. Pricing improvements are anticipated in FY27 as cost pass-through progresses. Key risk: sustained cash flow issues in large states like Maharashtra and Karnataka could delay recovery.
Key Numbers
Udan Sales (FY26 Full Year Estimate)
225-250 units
New product
New smaller SLCM product expected to sell 225-250 units in FY26, expanding addressable market.
Dealer Count
60+
Stable
Dealer network maintained at 60+, with plans to add more in coming months.
Cash Balance
₹810 crore
N/A
Strong cash position of ₹810 crore provides financial flexibility for growth.
Management Guidance
Pricing improvement expected in FY27
Management expects to recover most cost increases through price hikes by Q1 FY27, with no major commodity surprises anticipated.
Management guidance marginsNew manufacturing facility commissioning in Q1 FY27
The fifth manufacturing facility, primarily for non-SLCM products, will be commissioned in Q1 FY27, a tactical delay from earlier H2 FY26 guidance.
Management guidance capexQ4 FY26 SLCM volumes to be lower than Q4 FY25
Management stated Q4 volumes will not match last year's 2,000+ units due to high base and ongoing challenges in large states.
Management guidance revenueKey Risks
Customer cash flow constraints in key states
Contractors in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Rajasthan, and MP face delayed payments from state governments, impacting machine purchases.
high · management_commentaryCompetitive pricing pressure
Analyst raised concern about discounting; management acknowledged calibrated pricing approach but noted no aggressive discounts currently.
medium · analyst_questionSteel price inflation risk
Analyst noted rising steel and aluminum prices; management downplayed near-term impact but admitted potential margin pressure if commodity prices spike.
medium · analyst_questionNotable Quotes
We are steering the business in a manner that safeguards its long-term health and creates a stronger, more resilient foundation for sustainable longer-term growth.
I think we are very clear about it. We are positioning ourselves to customers, dealers etc. very clearly on that subject and I stand confident that FY27 I think we should be able to have covered a fair ground as far as price increase is concerned.
At the lowest level you will find the highest degree of ingenuity amongst contractors to see how they can leverage mechanization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Ajax Engineering's revenue in Q3 FY26?
Ajax Engineering reported revenue of ₹434 Cr in Q3 FY26, representing a -20.8% change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did Ajax Engineering management give for FY27?
Pricing improvement expected in FY27: Management expects to recover most cost increases through price hikes by Q1 FY27, with no major commodity surprises anticipated. New manufacturing facility commissioning in Q1 FY27: The fifth manufacturing facility, primarily for non-SLCM products, will be commissioned in Q1 FY27, a tactical delay from earlier H2 FY26 guidance. Q4 FY26 SLCM volumes to be lower than Q4 FY25: Management stated Q4 volumes will not match last year's 2,000+ units due to high base and ongoing challenges in large states.
What are the key risks for Ajax Engineering in FY27?
Key risks include Customer cash flow constraints in key states — Contractors in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Rajasthan, and MP face delayed payments from state governments, impacting machine purchases.; Competitive pricing pressure — Analyst raised concern about discounting; management acknowledged calibrated pricing approach but noted no aggressive discounts currently.; Steel price inflation risk — Analyst noted rising steel and aluminum prices; management downplayed near-term impact but admitted potential margin pressure if commodity prices spike..
Did Ajax Engineering meet its previous quarter's guidance?
Scorecard data is being built as historical quarters are processed.
Where can I read the full Ajax Engineering Q3 FY26 concall transcript?
The full earnings conference call transcript or source release is available on the linked source material. This page provides an AI-generated summary with filing verification status shown on the financial stats.